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  • @Munchies
    @Munchies  4 роки тому +590

    WATCH NEXT: We caught up with Tami as she fights to keep her business functioning while streets are empty and loved ones succumb to COVID-19 - ua-cam.com/video/FA5Vivq9ryA/v-deo.html

    • @tcw4731
      @tcw4731 4 роки тому +8

      Hope she's keepin her head up through this

    • @chunkymilk1288
      @chunkymilk1288 4 роки тому +8

      God bless

    • @johnhoe7257
      @johnhoe7257 4 роки тому

      Kijiji m

    • @carolguzman408
      @carolguzman408 4 роки тому

      Delivery .delivery ..delivery! Restaurants and food trucks have to adapt. Hopefully ishe hires drivers.

    • @fireflies735
      @fireflies735 4 роки тому

      Cant wait to be back to eat her food!

  • @venusianvee322
    @venusianvee322 5 років тому +4036

    She’s raw. Her energy is SOLID. One strong women, Amen.

  • @Ape_PONR
    @Ape_PONR 5 років тому +15018

    “I over came cancer twice” “ I over came an abusive husband” “I over came depression”
    This woman is a rock. Someone to definitely look up to.

    • @louiearmstrong
      @louiearmstrong 5 років тому +190

      she has a cart in NY and a Lexus GX So she's doing very well!

    • @IGetKills
      @IGetKills 5 років тому +5

      Psssshhh 🤣

    • @maggiesweeney843
      @maggiesweeney843 5 років тому +187

      & she damn well deserves that Lexus!!!

    • @dso-nx3jy
      @dso-nx3jy 5 років тому +84

      Its hell getting past one let alone all three

    • @respectknuckles428
      @respectknuckles428 5 років тому +8

      Facts 💯

  • @angienatoyn
    @angienatoyn 5 років тому +1978

    "Problems are just details, that need to be worked out." Fantastic quote.

    • @giftedintrovert
      @giftedintrovert 5 років тому +15

      I'm putting this one in my bag fr

    • @cakeladybx
      @cakeladybx 5 років тому +50

      @bruceownsu you're a miserable piece of shit arent you lol

    • @ExecuteDemocracy
      @ExecuteDemocracy 5 років тому +29

      Just because something crawled up your ass and died, doesnt mean everyone else feels that way

    • @dracovillbr6689
      @dracovillbr6689 5 років тому +15

      bruceownsu LMAOOOOO💀💀 BRO u good if anything your the fuxking loser a damn quote hurt your feelings ???

    • @jessicaboniecki5469
      @jessicaboniecki5469 5 років тому +5

      @bruceownsu get a fkn GRIP! All u had to do was go on about your day WITHOUT watching the video or maybe keeping it moving without EVER opening ur miserable delusional bigoted mouth.... ppl like YOU r the LOSERS.... LOSER!!!!!!........

  • @FunMadeIT
    @FunMadeIT 3 роки тому +88

    you know what i love about this channel, no moderator talking or telling us a story about the icons, the icons themselves talk freely and tell everybody whats up/whats going on, so we can make ourselves a picture about them, i love it! keep up the great content!

  • @theuniquebean
    @theuniquebean 5 років тому +1973

    I love that she’s not only telling people that they can do it, she’s SHOWING them how it’s done with kindness and compassion. ❤️

    • @gabbycuvin2508
      @gabbycuvin2508 5 років тому +6

      i love your comment 💙

    • @mainananak9999
      @mainananak9999 5 років тому +2

      😇

    • @viktorcheng2061
      @viktorcheng2061 5 років тому +12

      She’s straight forward too, very direct. Hope people don’t it twisted, it’s actually kindness that she’s not sugar coating things and tell you how it is.

    • @VeeAmericanEagle
      @VeeAmericanEagle 5 років тому +2

      Angel _ souls ❤️

    • @lisaking3848
      @lisaking3848 3 роки тому

      And hard work,

  • @cheeser5273
    @cheeser5273 5 років тому +1131

    When she says 70's and 80's she mean she was in the hustle game, back in New York it was hard to strive during that time, the way she treated her friend was nothing but humbleness, you can tell her friend got lost in the drugs, she told her to order anything she wanted. Now that's respect. This woman changed her life and God has and will keep blessing her soul

    • @tinygirl9809
      @tinygirl9809 5 років тому +25

      Cesar Cabrera Yasssss you peep that 💯💯💯💯💯NOW THAT STAIN RIGHT THERE

    • @angelaanyanwu7611
      @angelaanyanwu7611 5 років тому +15

      She’s golden! ❤️❤️❤️

    • @cashae4718
      @cashae4718 5 років тому +7

      💯💯💯

    • @mynameaintmablebrown6541
      @mynameaintmablebrown6541 5 років тому +27

      Yes we just had to figure shit out back in them days. HAD to be on your grind or else you would get lost out there in them streets
      Now THATS the REAL struggle...
      I have FULL admiration for this lady damn she gives me goosebumps! And that sateva she was talking about 😂😂😂
      Get it lady!!!!!

    • @Nyjetsfan1289
      @Nyjetsfan1289 5 років тому +22

      If you made it through the 70’s and 80’s in Harlem, you can make it anywhere in America

  • @martinsmith2258
    @martinsmith2258 5 років тому +664

    This lady, her New York energy, her Black excellence, her drive is everything man👏🏾💪🏾bless up and keep doing you🗽

    • @KIPSMITHERZ415
      @KIPSMITHERZ415 5 років тому +6

      Thats what harlems about

    • @stephanieduncan9143
      @stephanieduncan9143 5 років тому +3

      @@Treerootlocks 🗣️ EXACTLY ✌🏾

    • @MagentaGarcon
      @MagentaGarcon 5 років тому +8

      @Culture Freedom it’s jus something we say 2 keep us going. Keeping the saying alive may help the future generation survive . In order 2 breed excellence we gotta instill it in the young . And by bringing them up around that saying we can change the course and mentality of the future generations

    • @martinsmith2258
      @martinsmith2258 5 років тому +1

      Kid X thank you!!👏🏾

    • @martinsmith2258
      @martinsmith2258 5 років тому

      3rdEyeVision FVS ✊🏾✊🏾

  • @damedash3188
    @damedash3188 4 роки тому +161

    I love the fact that she was there for her friend and not turned her back on her also told her to get something to eat....that really touched my heart

  • @francescas8061
    @francescas8061 5 років тому +669

    This lady needs to be speaking at schools. The way she speaks is just so inspirational.

  • @ccradock620
    @ccradock620 5 років тому +4595

    I get the auntie vibe from her strong.

  • @tnyce616
    @tnyce616 5 років тому +2710

    She makes me wanna drive up to Harlem, and try everything on the menu

    • @clarkclarke
      @clarkclarke 5 років тому +40

      And you should...someone did that once ...the guy ordered just about everything on the menu ...I think he turned out to be a good critic..(something like that (?)..she is da bomb though ... LOL!!!!!

    • @BIGFLEX248
      @BIGFLEX248 5 років тому +3

      T Nyce facts

    • @TLAKMS
      @TLAKMS 5 років тому +40

      She makes me wanna fly all the way to New York and drive all the way to Harlem just to try all her Food!!! 🤤😁💙

    • @tyriecarter9549
      @tyriecarter9549 5 років тому +4

      Omg me too

    • @fatimahgreen2720
      @fatimahgreen2720 5 років тому +3

      Facts 😏🥰

  • @luciender76
    @luciender76 4 роки тому +145

    "i am a two time cancer survivor. So therefore, Challenges that other people face.....I look at them as details that just need to be worked out."
    Girl, what a statement. Preach!
    Sending love from Texas.

  • @angie1299
    @angie1299 5 років тому +1749

    "Black excellence was EXPECTED of you and NOT AN OPTION " and we need to have that same energy now

    • @TB56x77
      @TB56x77 5 років тому +5

      Angie B I give thanks that I too was born in that era..... And continue to pass on that message All day everyday, to the students I have the privilege of Teaching🙏

    • @Blackstaar52
      @Blackstaar52 5 років тому +5

      What is the difference between black excellence and regular excellence

    • @Blackstaar52
      @Blackstaar52 5 років тому +4

      @@PROLIFIC_TRAVELS so why call it black excellence instead of just excellence

    • @Blackstaar52
      @Blackstaar52 5 років тому +2

      @@PROLIFIC_TRAVELS so why did you even respond, i was asking original post

    • @Blackstaar52
      @Blackstaar52 5 років тому +1

      @@PROLIFIC_TRAVELS i wanted her point of view but thanks

  • @mariselahernandez5678
    @mariselahernandez5678 5 років тому +359

    She made me cry with how strong she is .. how dedicated she is .. yall did a AMAZING job putting her on .. I hope she continues to have success and continues to have that beautiful spirit ..she is very special

  • @sugreev2001
    @sugreev2001 5 років тому +294

    She’s a courageous woman. Shame she went through so much, but kudos to her for not losing her spirit.

    • @sugreev2001
      @sugreev2001 4 роки тому

      jay bee oh, if I’m ever in Harlem, I’m making a beeline straight for her joint. That’s a promise.

  • @Girlforaction
    @Girlforaction 3 роки тому +136

    "Challenges are just details that need to be worked out". My God, she is preaching.

  • @CameshaCamz
    @CameshaCamz 5 років тому +76

    How she said "tell them to get you something to eat" melts my heart.
    God bless her.

    • @EURK
      @EURK 5 років тому +1

      God bless

  • @mutazah
    @mutazah 4 роки тому +2516

    Her husband recently died from COVID-19, and his body was left in the apartment since the morgue in NYC are full. Disgraceful! My condolences to her and her family. May your husband rest in power.

    • @illenium3564
      @illenium3564 4 роки тому +61

      VOTE OUT DE BLASO

    • @Group_Anonymous
      @Group_Anonymous 4 роки тому +38

      Fuck De blaso!!!👎👎👎

    • @mutazah
      @mutazah 4 роки тому +37

      @White Lives Matter This post doesn't exist.

    • @gwynethdabaddestbitch241
      @gwynethdabaddestbitch241 4 роки тому +29

      @@mutazah geez her husband just died, show some compassion

    • @mutazah
      @mutazah 4 роки тому +1

      @@gwynethdabaddestbitch241 What did I do which was insensitive?

  • @Itsmulani
    @Itsmulani 4 роки тому +828

    The way you acknowledged your old friend got me emotional for some reason “We ran the street together and we had a ball doing it .. go get you something to eat” .. that is a TRUE genuine friend . You’re a Gem . bless you ❣️

    • @bigchris9213
      @bigchris9213 3 роки тому +14

      Real as they come and hooked her up.

    • @franciscocalderon4796
      @franciscocalderon4796 3 роки тому +4

      ♥️♥️♥️♥️yes

    • @TrueBlu530
      @TrueBlu530 3 роки тому +5

      Love to see it❤️

    • @MsFash
      @MsFash 3 роки тому +4

      Loved that part ❤️

    • @SpartanFierceWarriors
      @SpartanFierceWarriors 3 роки тому +2

      The black family is built on that. We don't have no money but everybody gonna eat

  • @williewatkins9778
    @williewatkins9778 4 роки тому +185

    This woman has a beautiful spirit, she loves people, all people especially with Harlem being gentrified now, it doesn't matter what your natinality she treats everyone will love and respect. Food is good too! She is a treasure to Harlem.

  • @CocoaKnows
    @CocoaKnows 5 років тому +991

    I forgot about the food. She gave an incredible history lesson. Well done.

    • @katstyles7001
      @katstyles7001 5 років тому +4

      Right yes she did love it❤

    • @arthurrobinson4644
      @arthurrobinson4644 4 роки тому +1

      I know I'm just sitting here listening to her and I'm more into the history lesson and just her strong will and perseverance I mean the food surplus but you know that's what she's going to do but definitely something to watch and go look for with you if I go to New York again or when I go

    • @mynameisyumyumgivemesum1412
      @mynameisyumyumgivemesum1412 4 роки тому

      Same here

    • @ck4514
      @ck4514 3 роки тому

      Fax I love this lady

  • @clemyTV
    @clemyTV 5 років тому +2148

    She talks with her heart! Father Jesus protect her and that food stand!

    • @obamacheck3567
      @obamacheck3567 4 роки тому +3

      Jesus? More like... big gay
      This was a message from Barack Obama. I really wish I was still prez

    • @clemyTV
      @clemyTV 4 роки тому +33

      Truth Jesus loves you bro! Repent and follow Jesus if you want eternal life!

    • @clemyTV
      @clemyTV 4 роки тому +29

      Obama Check Jesus loves you, and will create in you a clean heart! Up to you whether you want to walk in darkness, or give your life to God and have eternal life bro!

    • @jackjill497
      @jackjill497 4 роки тому +4

      @@obamacheck3567 you and Obama is bitchs

    • @j.clementec.m.1558
      @j.clementec.m.1558 4 роки тому +9

      @Truth lol stfu edgy fuck

  • @HiiipowerDanni
    @HiiipowerDanni 5 років тому +232

    What a gem. She is a gem and I want to go to Harlem and visit her truck and just talk to her. I’m a GA girl but I feel there is so much to learn from the elders that were raised up north. I grew up eating grits. The no lumps is a MUST.

    • @leiahdavis1908
      @leiahdavis1908 5 років тому +4

      Right! People forget a lot of them migrated from the South to the North so their experience was so pure and unique being a direct product of the Great Migration!

  • @patrikrathan8705
    @patrikrathan8705 3 роки тому +67

    I just love how Harlem, LA and New York's black communities look like one but huge family, such positive energy

    • @newyorkprincessestakethesu3831
      @newyorkprincessestakethesu3831 3 роки тому +1

      It is. It is such a beautiful place.

    • @dmpdasilva
      @dmpdasilva 3 роки тому +7

      The African diaspora did that, Salvador and Rio de Janeiro has the same vibe, the old ladies got that pumped energy

    • @neilchintalapudi4184
      @neilchintalapudi4184 3 роки тому

      Ohhh, so all black people look alike to you???(Joking)

    • @copperamerindian050
      @copperamerindian050 2 роки тому +7

      I wish you could’ve seen Harlem in its prime when we really were our own villages..

  • @becathist
    @becathist 5 років тому +259

    This woman is a force, what a powerful success story.

  • @ladyindaroom
    @ladyindaroom 5 років тому +679

    When I go to New York, I'm jumping on the train with my two kids, and we are coming to see this woman. I'm going to buy at least $50-$100.00 worth of that good food.
    Harlem Soul Food Queen we coming through.

    • @ratricebowden1530
      @ratricebowden1530 5 років тому +27

      Lmfaooooooo....yea her truck will be there...I live right down the street from there...125 is where its at

    • @ratricebowden1530
      @ratricebowden1530 5 років тому +15

      @@kvooo765 anytime...come on thru...we happy to have you

    • @kingsosshootaiwillslapcash6300
      @kingsosshootaiwillslapcash6300 5 років тому +16

      KARLOZ LOPEZ eat a snickers

    • @missladyzee44
      @missladyzee44 5 років тому +3

      Me too. I'm from Harlem, 141 St between Lenox & 7th & 123 St

    • @realityqueen3173
      @realityqueen3173 5 років тому +1

      @KARLOZ LOPEZ lmao savage

  • @AleeMun0608
    @AleeMun0608 4 роки тому +1469

    “I wanna slap the shit outta somebody with the flavor”. 😂😂 love this

    • @tahamohammad1741
      @tahamohammad1741 3 роки тому +10

      Queen period!

    • @ashgames4367
      @ashgames4367 3 роки тому +9

      I just love the idea of a restaurant advertising there food by threats

    • @TheDonna1959
      @TheDonna1959 3 роки тому +15

      True New York attitude! I love Tami! 💖

    • @raidzeromatt
      @raidzeromatt 2 роки тому +1

      I like how she got legit mad at the girl who was surprised that the grits were good 🤣

    • @magno172
      @magno172 2 роки тому +1

      I fear no man... But... That woman... She scares me. And deserves my respect as well.

  • @sophitran
    @sophitran 2 роки тому +61

    This lady needs a whole special episode, just about her.
    Her spirit and tenacity is fire 🔥 and should be shared with all !

  • @lihfa33
    @lihfa33 5 років тому +545

    “She made me some fish and grits and I been stalking her truck ever since “barss😂

  • @audiosmackpro2450
    @audiosmackpro2450 5 років тому +79

    I respect ✊ her. I like how she fed her friend she grew up with and you can tell her friend is struggling

  • @aaricanycole4437
    @aaricanycole4437 4 роки тому +416

    I lost it when her friend walked up to her and she told her to go get some food 😭😭😭❤❤❤ She is so genuine !!

  • @shamekaglover7043
    @shamekaglover7043 4 роки тому +50

    Never met this woman a day in my life. Never been to Harlem I'm from a small city in Ohio but I can say I love this woman. Her spirit is so beautiful. I pray for nothing but the best for her.

  • @akarshdarad1318
    @akarshdarad1318 4 роки тому +188

    She radiates so much positivity and strength. God bless her.

  • @karissar.3752
    @karissar.3752 5 років тому +494

    She looks and reminds me so much of Auntie Fee . Wow .

    • @visionairewear
      @visionairewear 5 років тому +1

      Lol
      #visionairewear

    • @guser436
      @guser436 5 років тому +14

      @@visionairewear fuck off don't you dare disrespect the memory of auntie fee by self advertising your bullshit

    • @janaef3222
      @janaef3222 5 років тому +13

      That’s exactly who she reminds me of. All I could think about was Auntie Fee while watching this. rip Auntie Fee

    • @royal-messenger
      @royal-messenger 5 років тому +2

      Exactly

    • @traewu4275
      @traewu4275 5 років тому +1

      Yes

  • @CarolAnn-gh9fl
    @CarolAnn-gh9fl 5 років тому +192

    What a cool lady, she’s inspirational and her food looks terrific.

  • @thesoftmatter
    @thesoftmatter 4 роки тому +14

    SHE IS the definition of a beautiful and powerful WOMAN! You keep RISING! Sending you love from LA ♡

  • @zakkiyahevans6815
    @zakkiyahevans6815 4 роки тому +3246

    Her husband just passed away from Covid-19... lord pray for her !

  • @ILovE2TRicKShoT0nMW2
    @ILovE2TRicKShoT0nMW2 5 років тому +753

    "You can pour concrete on me and still I rise", the best thing I've heard in weeks. She seems like the type of black woman that's your mama or grandma no matter what race you are, she just wants to see you thrive and spank if you get out of line. After she spanks you she will have a bowl of shrimp and grits waiting for you to eat.

    • @danajo2219
      @danajo2219 5 років тому +8

      🥰🥰🥰🥰 beautiful description

    • @ladyghana5603
      @ladyghana5603 5 років тому +10

      YaGamingSensei17 Aretha sang a song called A ROSE 🌹 IN HARLEM, that’s what she is!!

    • @eainen
      @eainen 5 років тому +6

      While it's a lovely sentiment to want to see someone thrive regardless of who they are, I'd appreciate it if we didn't normalize child abuse in the process. There's no such thing as "wholesome spanking".

    • @mangaartist1995
      @mangaartist1995 5 років тому +8

      @@eainen That would leave out tons of people who grew up with spanking and turned out fine anyway.

    • @wildboer
      @wildboer 5 років тому +4

      Look up "Still I rise" by Maya Angelou. She referenced that poem right after she said that quote.

  • @relaxchill5859
    @relaxchill5859 5 років тому +187

    "I can feel my ancestors here on this corner" Love it!!!💜💖
    She is the true definition of honor, power and respect💯💞

    • @justblessed7618
      @justblessed7618 5 років тому

      @Eat My Ass Bitch Taste Good weird name

    • @justblessed7618
      @justblessed7618 5 років тому

      @Eat My Ass Bitch Taste Good weird comeback but alr

    • @justblessed7618
      @justblessed7618 5 років тому

      @Eat My Ass Bitch Taste Good telling me to grow up you still make mom jokes

    • @justblessed7618
      @justblessed7618 5 років тому

      @Eat My Ass Bitch Taste Good but you did say grow up isn't that a little hypocritical

    • @justblessed7618
      @justblessed7618 5 років тому

      -

  • @moth_man9638
    @moth_man9638 2 роки тому +26

    When I saw her on Netflix's Street Food I lost it. So happy for her. Makes me want to travel to NY just for her food

  • @calebr3484
    @calebr3484 5 років тому +325

    i love everything bout this woman but when she said "you gotta smoke that good weed," she had me want to drive from Chicago to Harlem just to buy her food and meet her

    • @tandt7694
      @tandt7694 5 років тому +1

      Road trip!! I have 1/2 on the gas !

  • @edwind43
    @edwind43 5 років тому +61

    This woman, just made me feel so good. There’s good people like her in this world. ✨🙏🏼

  • @kevinsaldivar4276
    @kevinsaldivar4276 5 років тому +82

    this is what nyc is truly about. we need more of her.

  • @reddi672
    @reddi672 4 роки тому +55

    Don't even know this woman, but I love Her. No crying about a struggle. Just making it happen and making stomachs happy at the same damn time!

  • @retchbill2968
    @retchbill2968 5 років тому +54

    She’s a character! She’s so interesting and full of life. A pillar of the community

  • @deepea9202
    @deepea9202 5 років тому +167

    ***I can feel my ancestors, I'm well known in this community..and people know I'm not to be fucked with! Loved.

  • @reesecenter3595
    @reesecenter3595 5 років тому +87

    I love this chicks swag, she's not only the chef but advertising her business too wish this truck was in my town

  • @chiffonyagilliam3349
    @chiffonyagilliam3349 2 роки тому +22

    I know this video was done 2 years ago but she's so fresh in my mind it's like I'm looking at it for the first time through what she saying I love this lady she is a community I love to her❤ she's the heart of NYC's

  • @ashleypele3911
    @ashleypele3911 4 роки тому +389

    “Bat the Cat and T the tiger! Yes! You get something to eat? Go over there and tell Vivian give you something to eat.” What a great friend been holding her girl down for 40 years. That’s what you call a real one for real for real.

    • @candice5186
      @candice5186 4 роки тому +7

      @melt138 friend or not she's not responsible for ole girl and how do you know what she's done for her through the years????

    • @angeljar2012
      @angeljar2012 3 роки тому +1

      🥺❤🥺❤🥺❤

  • @LalaLarrieux
    @LalaLarrieux 5 років тому +95

    She's a strong a** lady who cooks her a** off, and spreads love to everyone she encounters. 💜💜💜💜

  • @scotttaylor2569
    @scotttaylor2569 5 років тому +26

    I’ve never met this lady, but I LOVE her! Such a beautiful spirit.

  • @jamiebridges120
    @jamiebridges120 2 роки тому +5

    Miss Tami, your story here has moved me to wonderful, soul-moving tears! Tears of inspiration! You are the true essence of what a true and strong woman is! Ive been needing to hear a good message for a long while and so I say thank you from the bottom of my heart to yours! I pray you will forever be healthy and continue to truly "feed" all people with your courage!

  • @Alison7292
    @Alison7292 4 роки тому +421

    I am so sorry for the loss of her husband and trauma following. She is such a strong personality!

  • @SirMangoMantango
    @SirMangoMantango 5 років тому +149

    I love how she didn't mention shit about being a 2 times cancer survivor until the end, she just straight up strong.

    • @avm5717
      @avm5717 5 років тому +2

      Video editing

    • @nikki7055
      @nikki7055 5 років тому

      Spoiling ass horse

  • @92118
    @92118 5 років тому +42

    I love this lady's personality. She has a good heart and she has the right mindset many of us wish we had. God bless her.

  • @dellawest157
    @dellawest157 3 роки тому +2

    Worked with her in VA. Proud to call her a friend!!!

  • @vloc5210
    @vloc5210 4 роки тому +555

    “You think I’m out here selling grits that ain’t good? Now..what’re you ordering?!” 😂

  • @AGUniko
    @AGUniko 5 років тому +404

    Ive just started watching this episode and when she said : i want to slap the shit outta somebody with its flavor. I knew she was for real

  • @spokehedz
    @spokehedz 5 років тому +214

    Chef Tami: "Hold on Vice, I got to speak another language to get some tourists to buy my food."
    They didn't even look hungry, and then she said that line, and BAM--they were IN her line.

  • @MGlyfe
    @MGlyfe 4 роки тому +11

    I need to
    Meet this women. She’s a blessing!

  • @kellynoh9529
    @kellynoh9529 5 років тому +42

    It’s so true. 96th street is always the cut off and when she said that made her angry, I felt her passion and conviction. She’s so cool.

  • @Supernova12034
    @Supernova12034 5 років тому +269

    "and red makes people hungry" Talk about a hustler!

  • @banehthistle7709
    @banehthistle7709 5 років тому +70

    This woman commands respect and shares her love through her cuisine. This woman is a gem, people like her are absolutely the a pillar of the community. She holds her roots close to her and demands herself to never forget them. So important people like this exist.

  • @syumassh
    @syumassh 4 роки тому +35

    She sounds like a true leader. Still she rises despite her challenges, fantastic that she brought in Maya Angelou.

  • @this-is-big-john
    @this-is-big-john 5 років тому +20

    Love how open she is, she dont care what you think about her, she knows her worth and she out there kicking ass!

  • @nitrousking23
    @nitrousking23 5 років тому +690

    You know the food good when she said 'slap the shit out someone with the flavor'........

  • @oliverlacey3765
    @oliverlacey3765 5 років тому +47

    I was sold when I saw the food, she became my auntie when she talked about the wake n Bake! Auntie your nephew coming to get them shrimp n grits!

  • @niyah8914
    @niyah8914 2 роки тому +9

    I cried listening to her talk. She is truly an inspiration and gives me hope and strength. Her energy is on a thousand ..much respect Queen 🙏

  • @AbdallaAlmulla
    @AbdallaAlmulla 5 років тому +124

    Such a strong woman, much respect to the seafood lady.

  • @RobertPaceII
    @RobertPaceII 5 років тому +73

    This lady is down home 4 real. Even though I don't even know this lady she feels like family. Much respect and love.

  • @candicenicole1219
    @candicenicole1219 5 років тому +36

    & at this moment in my personal life where I have been so close to throwing in the towel. To see her beat cancer twice and still have a beautiful soul and be so strong is all the motivation I need to get up tomorrow and choose to beat kidney failure and not let the machine beat me! God bless you!!!!!

    • @cheftami596
      @cheftami596 5 років тому +2

      Ms Candice Nicole, Please Know that I am feeling U right Now..I wanna share with you what got me thru All of my Darkest Days & Nights....We R Direct Descendants of the Strongest of the Strong! Our Ancestors did Not give up. There was NO such option. So Neither Must We.!!! U hang in there

    • @candicenicole1219
      @candicenicole1219 4 роки тому +3

      Chef Tami thank you those words will keep me going!!!! All we know how to be is STRONG it’s in our blood!! Thank you so much for the encouragement ❤️

    • @yoyoyd160
      @yoyoyd160 4 роки тому

      Hey hope you're doing great :) update us!

  • @kathleenmiller516
    @kathleenmiller516 Рік тому +1

    Savvy business woman. Love her community intentions! Her no bs attitude is a spark. Keep it up beautiful lady!

  • @offing5342
    @offing5342 5 років тому +236

    “ i smoke a lot of sativa “ .. my kinda lady !

  • @pedrosalazar6310
    @pedrosalazar6310 5 років тому +509

    If the chef is a black woman who speaks loud and with a lot of enthusiasm and energy then you know the food is gonna be good

    • @SakuraWulf
      @SakuraWulf 4 роки тому +5

      I've met some that try to cover up the fact that they can't cook with that personality... so w/e.

    • @AK-dj5su
      @AK-dj5su 4 роки тому

      No capppppop

    • @michaelboshko8206
      @michaelboshko8206 4 роки тому +5

      If they speak loud? I have no idea what you are talking about.

    • @rasheeda1303
      @rasheeda1303 4 роки тому +3

      Confidence Amen

    • @Tag6488
      @Tag6488 4 роки тому +2

      Facts !!!

  • @ElComentarioIrreverente
    @ElComentarioIrreverente 5 років тому +82

    I always say: “If you master the difficult, the easy is a breeze” This lady is an example of that! Great life & business crash course! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @devin837
    @devin837 4 роки тому +3

    This woman's spirit is so vivid and infectious....I loved how she spoke to the foreigners..welcoming them....black is beautiful....

  • @philprof
    @philprof 4 роки тому +552

    “I want to slap the shhhh out of somebody with the flavor.” That’s what I’m talking about. Wish restaurants in Atlanta took that approach... my goodness.

    • @nadiadevi93
      @nadiadevi93 4 роки тому +10

      agree, just moved here. i am underwhelmed

    • @atlantabrooklyngal
      @atlantabrooklyngal 4 роки тому +1

      Tell me about it! 😑

    • @Zbandsz
      @Zbandsz 4 роки тому +9

      Yea Atlanta food is weird it’s lowkey mediocre

    • @LionessOnTheRise44
      @LionessOnTheRise44 4 роки тому +3

      @@Zbandsz high key! Very

    • @bluu_ice6554
      @bluu_ice6554 4 роки тому +2

      @@nadiadevi93 come to stone mountain we got good ass food on the east side of ATL

  • @1elwin
    @1elwin 5 років тому +108

    She’s a strong lady who’s energy is just so great to be around. Much love to my African Americans and she definitely know wassup with that sativa gotta be up on your feet with that

    • @BBAERSTANCE1
      @BBAERSTANCE1 5 років тому +4

      Never understood the term African American. Not from Africa, from America. Just black American

    • @Rudegrl
      @Rudegrl 5 років тому +2

      Brian Baer exactly 😩😩😩

    • @essencetoney933
      @essencetoney933 5 років тому +1

      Thank you for that,we are black not African

  • @cae53
    @cae53 5 років тому +26

    This lady needs to be speaking at schools. The way she speaks is just so inspirational.
    I forgot about the food. She gave an incredible history lesson. Well done.

  • @youngoga8142
    @youngoga8142 3 роки тому +10

    She reminds me of my mom you can tell she really looks out for here people in the streets and never forgot where she came from 💯

  • @evandoh
    @evandoh 5 років тому +593

    "im well known in this community, and people know im not to be fucked with" Boss lady

  • @BelleBlack1
    @BelleBlack1 5 років тому +470

    "I'm like that blade of grass or that flower that grows from a crack in the concrete. You can pour concrete over me - and still I rise."

  • @thesemiotrguycommercialtir6173
    @thesemiotrguycommercialtir6173 5 років тому +30

    Beautiful lady with an amazing soul. Who wouldn’t love a woman like her

  • @laceliaknight4082
    @laceliaknight4082 2 роки тому +2

    She so raw! I loved every minute of this!!

  • @airpegasus5167
    @airpegasus5167 5 років тому +308

    “Listen Go Over There & Get You Something To Eat. Tell Vivian I Said To Give You Something To Eat” .... Ain’t Nothing Like Black Love ✊🏿♥️

    • @BlankHead87
      @BlankHead87 5 років тому +28

      im no black person..heck im not even a westerners..but how u describe the " black love " is 100% true..i only see those kinda hospitality from a black community especially the auntie..hope every community can follow this healthy "black love" cause those kinda kindness is all we need to be a great society 💕

    • @YeahthoBarnes
      @YeahthoBarnes 5 років тому +11

      Maaaaannnn LISTEN! Best part of the vid

    • @kdeloris2225
      @kdeloris2225 5 років тому +4

      I bet Vivian gave her some grits and shrimp

    • @iammzjuicy5212
      @iammzjuicy5212 5 років тому +2

      We need more people like her in the world ❤️ that part of the video really showed how kind of a person she is

  • @TK-br1tm
    @TK-br1tm 5 років тому +29

    “I knew I had to bring something to the table that nobody was bring around here” she’s beautiful god bless her❤️

    • @EURK
      @EURK 5 років тому +1

      God bless you too

  • @ethanhananel569
    @ethanhananel569 5 років тому +323

    When i step into new york for the first time, and i go to harlem, im hunting for this truck

  • @chocol8b
    @chocol8b 4 роки тому +3

    I love her already she has a BEAUTIFUL SOUL 🥺♥️😍 it shines through.

  • @shinewilliams5723
    @shinewilliams5723 5 років тому +11

    She greets you with a smile all the time. She’s one of a kind lady!!! And her food is Amazing!! You will be going back for more.

  • @bxrokk
    @bxrokk 5 років тому +21

    I've had her fish tacos and fish and chips before and they were all beyond DELICIOUS!!!!! But it's that selfless, kindred spirit that really sets her and her food apart.

  • @Venom--CQB
    @Venom--CQB 5 років тому +140

    5:15 ''my favorite is the mac n' cheese balls .. I'm not suppose to have it but to hell with it'' 😂😂😂😂😂 !!!!!!!

  • @PalabrasDeBendiciones
    @PalabrasDeBendiciones 4 роки тому +8

    She does her food with all her heart and love!!! Bless her

  • @krawberry5212
    @krawberry5212 5 років тому +1012

    “And people know I’m not to be fucked with” yes ma’am !
    Hold up!! I got 1k likes 🥺 thank you

    • @mikefolgerss1584
      @mikefolgerss1584 5 років тому +7

      😂😂😂

    • @theresapickett2178
      @theresapickett2178 5 років тому +3

      😳😂😂😂😂

    • @Grandiva_005
      @Grandiva_005 5 років тому +6

      I was in here like ..
      YASSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!

    • @EURK
      @EURK 5 років тому +5

      U can tell she don't play that shit

    • @robyndismon394
      @robyndismon394 4 роки тому

      Did the cops get that memo? Cause they damn well should have!

  • @marianrdz
    @marianrdz 4 роки тому +28

    "Good weed helps".. " I smoke a lot of sativa" hell yes!! hahaha she is so sincere love her !!

  • @prettyqueen573
    @prettyqueen573 5 років тому +118

    Guess I'm going to Harlem tomorrow to get everything on the menu. The joys of living close to Harlem

    • @stephaniepayas1098
      @stephaniepayas1098 5 років тому +4

      BreeTHEbest lucky you send me some back in Florida

    • @BAMADAN
      @BAMADAN 5 років тому

      🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @BAMADAN
      @BAMADAN 5 років тому

      @@stephaniepayas1098 😂😂😂😂

    • @Foodreview3.0
      @Foodreview3.0 5 років тому +3

      Yup Mt. Vernon here. I'm 30 minutes away!

    • @KoKoTheSagittarius
      @KoKoTheSagittarius 5 років тому +3

      @@Foodreview3.0 lol I'm in New Rochelle!

  • @ikelove8775
    @ikelove8775 3 роки тому +1

    Keeping you in prayer Ms. Tami.....just found this tonight 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

  • @paolal8053
    @paolal8053 5 років тому +8

    This woman is SOLID! Bless her soul always

  • @monzon529
    @monzon529 5 років тому +104

    She is bad ass. God bless. Everything she makes looks amazingly delicious.

  • @Stoic_Cat_
    @Stoic_Cat_ 5 років тому +34

    Wow her passion is really inspirational! Its heartwarming :)